https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/music.html

OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Music provides student-centered, high-quality, rigorous instruction to build a complete musician in the areas of performance, musicianship, history and theory, and education. The degree offers flexibility with elective courses to pursue innovative music careers of the future. Students serve as ambassadors of music in the community and graduates are prepared for graduate study in Music and the pursuit of music careers or careers in music related fields.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Exhibit growth in solo performance skills, culminating in the ability to plan and perform a full senior recital.
• Demonstrate skilled musicianship and teamwork as part of a performing ensemble.
• Posses a thorough working knowledge of music history and theory.
• Assist others in acquiring knowledge and skills in music.
• Be proficient in current technology in music software and applications.
• Be ambassadors of music in the community and build contacts outside of the University prior to graduation.

Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Concentration Program Requirements

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1312, MUSI 2311, MUSI 2312, MUSI 1116, MUSI 1117, MUSI 2116, MUSI 2117, MUSI 1307, 4 credit hours MUEN ensemble, 8 credit hours MUAP applied study.

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Summer semesters may be required to meet degree requirements throughout the program. 

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Upper level electives may consists of up to 6 credits of Fine Arts electives with approval of the advisor in place of MUSI upper level electives.

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MUEN electives in year three and four need to be upper level.

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Concentration Program Requirements

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1312, MUSI 2311, MUSI 2312, MUSI 1116, MUSI 1117, MUSI 2116, MUSI 2117, MUSI 1307, 4 credit hours MUEN ensemble, 8 credit hours MUAP applied study.

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Summer semesters may be required to meet degree requirements throughout the program. 

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Upper level electives may consists of up to 6 credits of Fine Arts electives with approval of the advisor in place of MUSI upper level electives.

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MUEN courses in years three and four need to be upper level.

Bachelor Of Music - Instrumental Education Minor Program Requirements
 

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) Courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan.

College of Education application for admission to program and faculty advisement is required prior to enrolling in secondary teacher certification preparation courses. *

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better: 12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, approved Educational Psychology course, and 15 credit hours in the certification subject area.

This program is designed for students wanting to teach Music at all levels.

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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1312, MUSI 2311, MUSI 2312, MUSI 1116, MUSI 1117, MUSI 2116, MUSI 2117, MUSI 1307, 4 credit hours MUEN ensemble, 8 credit hours MUAP applied study.

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Summer semesters may be required to meet degree requirements throughout the program. 

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MUEN courses in year 3 & 4 need to be upper level.

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PSYC 2301 c in addition to Psyc 3303  be used as admission into the EPP program.

Bachelor Of Music - Vocal Education Minor Program Requirements
 

Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) Courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.

The program listed is a general guideline for semester coursework, speak with a college advisor for an individualized student education plan.

College of Education application for admission to program and faculty advisement is required prior to enrolling in secondary teacher certification preparation courses.*

Please note the following courses require a grade of 'C' or better: 12 credit hours of English, College Algebra, approved Educational Psychology course, and 15 credit hours in the certification subject area.

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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1312, MUSI 2311, MUSI 2312, MUSI 1116, MUSI 1117, MUSI 2116, MUSI 2117, MUSI 1307, 4 credit hours MUEN ensemble, 8 credit hours MUAP applied study.

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Summer semesters may be required to meet degree requirements throughout the program. 

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MUEN courses in year 3 and 4 need to be upper level.

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PSYC 2301 can also be used for the Psychology requirement in order to be admitted to EPP